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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Douglas Muir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Harry Nile!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nile closes the distance and clinches.
Nile looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nile tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Muir decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Muir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nile defends it easily.#SUB#
Muir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nile defends well.
Nile stays in close to Muir's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Muir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nile is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nile is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Muir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nile defends it easily.#SUB#
Muir working for a triangle but Nile defends it easily.
#T2##SUB#
Muir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nile gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Muir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nile engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Muir keeping full guard, as Nile tries to pass. #SUB#
Muir looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Nile engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Nile has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nile wants to pass the guard but Muir is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muir is trying to control the position but Nile postures up.
Nile showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Nile pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muir is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Muir working for a triangle but Nile defends it easily.
Muir looking for a sweep. Not yet Muir, not yet.
Nile's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nile looking to pass the guard.
Nile is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nile is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Nile stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nile controls the pace.
Nile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nile sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muir's guard.
Muir moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nile slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T6##SUB#
Muir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nile is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Muir can't keep his opponent in guard - Nile advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Muir won't allow Nile to pass to mount.
Muir is trying to control but can't.
Nile wants to pass to mount but Muir is defending the position.
Muir tries to get to full guard but Nile has control of the leg.
Nile looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7##SUB#
Muir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nile pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Muir actively working from the bottom here.
Muir trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Muir (0) vs (3) Nile
Nile sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Muir stops Nile from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nile takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Muir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nile controlling his opponent. #T9#
Muir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nile controlling from the full mount.
Muir stops Nile from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Muir tries to control the position but Nile now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Muir (0) vs (6) Nile
Muir is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nile.
Nile has the hooks in. Muir is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Nile biding his time, controlling Muir.
Nile not allowing Muir to control his hands.
What can Muir do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nile is not going to allow Muir to sit and survive in this position.
Nile keeps control of the position easily here as Muir tries to buck him off.
Muir can't escape the position.
Nile keeps control of the position easily here as Muir tries to buck him off.
Muir tries to roll but Nile sticks to his back.
#T11#
What can Muir do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Muir trying to control the hands but Nile won't let him.
Muir is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nile keeps control of the position as Muir tries to break free.
Nile controlling from the back.#T12#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Nile.
Nile is not going to allow Muir to sit and survive in this position.
Nile biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T13#
The adventures of Nile the control monster continue. Boring.
Muir wants to escape the position.
Muir wants to control his opponent's hands but Nile gets his hands free.
Nile is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
Muir wants to control his opponent's hands but Nile gets his hands free.
Muir breaks Nile's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muir (2) vs (6) Nile
Nile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Muir is one step ahead there.
Muir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nile looking for a sweep. Not yet Nile, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nile is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nile wins on points by 6 to 2.
A victorious Harry Nile thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Douglas Muir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Juan Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Muir looking to score a takedown here. Da Silva is defending well but Muir drives through and ends up in Da Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muir (2) vs (0) Da Silva
Muir wants to control from the top but Da Silva keeps moving.
Da Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Muir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muir defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muir (2) vs (2) Da Silva
Da Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB#
Muir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.#SUB#
Muir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Muir seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Muir has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Silva trying to control but Muir is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Muir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Da Silva sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Muir doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Da Silva paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Muir - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Douglas Muir! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Douglas Muir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hans Peter Geerdes!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Geerdes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Muir to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muir (2) vs (0) Geerdes
Geerdes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Muir works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Muir controlling the action here.#SUB#
Muir is trying for a kimura here. Geerdes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Muir wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Douglas Muir! |
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Event:
CFC CG 8
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Satan Blue! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Douglas Muir!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Blue has closed the distance and engaged Muir in a clinch.
Muir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Blue manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Blue pushes a forearm under Muir's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Muir is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satan Blue!
During a confident post fight interview, Satan Blue thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 7
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Douglas Muir!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ngannou shoots in for a takedown but Muir shows good takedown defense.
Ngannou stuffs the takedown attempt from Muir. Muir gets slowly back to his feet.
Muir misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Ngannou counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ngannou (4) vs (0) Muir
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ngannou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muir keeps working.
Muir is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Ngannou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ngannou advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ngannou (6) vs (0) Muir
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ngannou looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ngannou has control of Muir's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Muir regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Muir tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Ngannou is looking to work his way around to Muir's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Ngannou is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Muir has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muir is looking to escape. #SUB#
Muir defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ngannou.
Muir is desperately trying to improve his position but Ngannou has a good base and remains in mount.
Muir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ngannou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ngannou looking to secure an arm triangle but Muir defends it well.
Muir sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ngannou passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (9) vs (0) Muir#SUB#
Ngannou looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Muir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Muir keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Muir defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ngannou.
Ngannou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Muir is looking to escape. #SUB#
Muir defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ngannou.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ngannou wants to control the pace but Muir is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Ngannou is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ngannou extends the arm and Muir is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Francisco Ngannou!
An out of breath Francisco Ngannou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC CG 3
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bastien Montrose! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Douglas Muir!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Montrose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muir swivels and escapes.
Montrose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muir avoids it really well and circles away.
Muir shoots for a double leg takedown but Montrose sprawls well. He's pushed Muir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muir fails with a takedown attempt.
Muir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montrose tries to avoid it but Muir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montrose to the ground. Montrose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bastien Montrose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Muir.
Montrose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muir's waist but Muir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Montrose off to one side.
Montrose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Muir pinned against the ropes. Muir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Muir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montrose as he jumps to the side.
Montrose shoots in and drives through. Muir sprawls well.
And Muir tries to counter it with a takedown but Montrose pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montrose tries to avoid it but Muir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montrose to the ground. Montrose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muir fails with the takedown.#TD#
Montrose shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Montrose was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Montrose (4) vs (0) Muir#SUB#
Montrose is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Muir is looking to regain half guard here but Montrose keeps moving and retains side control.
Muir regains half guard.#SUB#
Montrose is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Montrose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muir sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Muir is defending against the submission attempts here by Montrose.
#SUB#
Montrose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Montrose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muir is just riding it out for now. Montrose eventually gives up the hold.
Muir gets full guard.#T2##SUB#
Montrose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Montrose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montrose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Muir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Montrose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montrose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Muir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Montrose is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Montrose is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Montrose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montrose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SUB#
Montrose thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Montrose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montrose has managed to get both his arms back between Muir's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Muir has his foot on Montrose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montrose works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Montrose is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Montrose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Montrose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Muir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Muir has his foot on Montrose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montrose works his way back into a safe position though.
Montrose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Muir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montrose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Montrose sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Muir's guard. #SUB#
Montrose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Montrose is working for a kimura but Muir is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB#
Montrose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Montrose seems to be working for a kimura but Muir defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Montrose seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Montrose is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muir doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montrose. #SUB#
Montrose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muir is just riding it out for now. Montrose eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Montrose seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5##SUB#
Montrose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muir sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Muir is defending against the submission attempts here by Montrose.
#SUB#
Montrose is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Montrose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muir has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Muir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Montrose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6##SUB2#
Muir actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Montrose is trying to work for a kimura but Muir is defending well.
#SUB#
Montrose is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muir has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Montrose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Montrose in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Muir tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Montrose!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bastien Montrose!
During a confident post fight interview, Bastien Montrose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 2
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Douglas Muir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Karelin tries to sprawl but Muir drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muir (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Muir is trying to work for a kimura but Karelin is defending well.
#SUB2#
Karelin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muir pulls his head out easily.
Karelin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karelin on the ground.#SUB#
Muir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Muir wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muir (2) vs (2) Karelin#SUB#
Muir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karelin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Muir (2) vs (5) Karelin#SUB2#
Karelin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Muir is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Karelin yanks on the arm and Muir is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Karelin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helio Karelin! |
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Event:
CFC 629
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Muir darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kurt Reinhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinhardt looks winded!
Muir swings for the body but Reinhardt moves out of range.
Reinhardt blocks a head kick by Muir.
Muir throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Reinhardt.
Muir lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Muir.
Reinhardt blocks a head kick by Muir.
Reinhardt blocks a head kick by Muir.
Muir moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReinhardt.
Muir misses with a head kick.
Muir throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Muir does no damage.
Reinhardt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Muir's head coaches at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Muir throws a head kick that misses.
Muir connects with a right hand. Reinhardt shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reinhardt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muir misses with a double jab.
Muir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muir fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Muir gets a clinch. #T1#
Reinhardt working aggressively here.
#BC#
Muir breaks the clinch.
Reinhardt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Muir lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Muir instigates a clinch.
Muir working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Muir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muir lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Muir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Muir throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muir scores with a jab to the head.
Muir lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reinhardt backs up against the cage.
Muir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Muir.
Muir throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reinhardt's head.
Muir's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Muir duly obliges.
Reinhardt avoids the head kick by Muir.
Muir throws a combination. Reinhardt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Muir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinhardt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Muir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reinhardt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muir throws a sloppy head kick and Reinhardt moves out of range easily. #CL#
Muir forces Reinhardt back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Muir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muir misses with a head kick.
Muir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Muir scores with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muir scores with a head kick.
Muir throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Muir finds it's way through Reinhardt's defenses.
Muir shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reinhardt eats them both and turns towards Muir to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Muir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muir has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Douglas Muir!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Douglas Muir!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Douglas Muir!
Douglas Muir wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
CFC 607
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Albodean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muir.
Douglas Muir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albodean.
Muir blocks a head kick by Albodean.
Albodean tries a head kick but it misses.
Albodean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muir manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Muir. Those never looked like landing.
Muir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albodean throws a hook to the side of Muir's head but Muir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albodean throws a body shot but no joy.
Albodean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muir throws a sloppy head kick and Albodean moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Albodean misses the target.
Albodean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muir lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muir goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muir throws a head kick but Albodean moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muir goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Muir as Albodean shoots in.
Muir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muir swinging wildly here.
Albodean misses with a hook to the body
and Muir counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Albodean gets a clinch.
Muir is trying to break free.
Muir working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albodean.
Albodean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Muir breaks from the clinch.
Muir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Albodean shoots in and bounces Muir off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Albodean looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albodean advances position into side control!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Albodean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muir keeps working.
Albodean working the body and head with strikes.
Muir can't do much from the bottom here.
Muir tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Muir being controlled for a moment.
Albodean is chipping away with strikes.
Muir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Albodean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Albodean works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Albodean landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Albodean lands a nice forearm strike.
Muir tries to bench press Albodean off him but Albodean keeps the position.
Albodean lands an elbow.
We've been informed that Muir has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Albodean has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Albodean in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Albodean trying to control the position but Muir is working away. #T4#
Albodean connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Muir some visible discomfort.
Albodean happy to just control the position for now.
Albodean scores with punches from side control.
Albodean content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Albodean working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muir tries to bench press Albodean off him but Albodean keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Albodean dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Albodean scores with a jab to the body.
Muir misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Muir.
Nice straight punches there by Albodean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Albodean.#CUT#It looks like Douglas Muir has been cut.
Muir needs to keep his hands up - Albodean had a free shot at his head there.
Albodean avoids the head kick by Muir.
#CL#
Albodean forces Muir back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Muir on the inside.
Muir misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Muir manages to break the clinch.
Albodean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muir.
Albodean tries to clinch but Muir moves out of range.
Muir misses with a head kick.
Albodean throws a low kick but Muir avoids it.
Albodean throws a hook to the side of Muir's head but Muir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muir throws a sloppy head kick and Albodean moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albodean tries to clinch there but Muir circles away.
Muir moves forwards but Albodean connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Muir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Muir.
Albodean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Muir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muir throws a nice looking combination but Albodean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Douglas Muir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Albodean fails to land the takedown.
Muir misses with a head kick.
Muir moves out of range of the strikes.
As Albodean backs off Muir throws a huge counter combo but Albodean manages to avoid it all.
Muir misses with a head kick.
Albodean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muir avoids the body shot from Albodean.
Albodean throws a sloppy head kick and Muir moves out of range easily.
Albodean scores with a jab to the head.
Douglas Muir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Albodean throws a hook but Muir blocks it.
Muir misses with a head kick.
#T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Albodean.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Albodean cracks Muir with a big elbow.
Albodean lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Muir down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muir can do anything to dispel that myth.
Albodean landing a few strikes.
Albodean working the head with strikes.
Muir really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Albodean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Muir is trying to improve his position.
Albodean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muir keeps working.
Muir wants to control but Albodean postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albodean cracks Muir with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Albodean lands an elbow.
Muir is not content to let Albodean control the position.
Albodean working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Albodean has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Albodean in side control lands a decent elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Douglas Muir's cut even more.#SUB#
Albodean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Muir is not content to let Albodean control the position. #T4#
Albodean scores with punches from side control. #CUT#The cut above Douglas Muir's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Douglas Muir's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nick Albodean!
Nick Albodean thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 598
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Muir has closed the distance and engaged Nuvaqirq in a clinch.
Nuvaqirq can't break the clinch.
Muir tries to work over Nuvaqirq's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muir missing with knees to the body.
Muir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuvaqirq tries to break the clinch but Muir is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Nuvaqirq's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch but Muir keeps him there for the moment.
Nuvaqirq is looking to break free of the clinch but Muir has double underhooks.
Muir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nuvaqirq taking a breather.
Muir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuvaqirq is defending well for now.
Muir misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuvaqirq stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Muir.
Muir has a couple of punches blocked by Nuvaqirq.
Muir keeps control of Nuvaqirq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Nuvaqirq's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Muir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1##CL#
Muir moves into the clinch.
Muir working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Muir.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muir tries to land knees in the clinch but Nuvaqirq avoids the damage to the body.
Muir trying to land knees to the body.
Nuvaqirq blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muir with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Muir lands with a short shot to the head.
Muir scores with a shoulder strike.
Muir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuvaqirq is defending well for now.
Muir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nuvaqirq's efforts to push away.
Nuvaqirq managing to block the knees to the body from Muir.
Nuvaqirq blocks a body shot from Muir.
Muir makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nuvaqirq blocks the elbow strike.
Nuvaqirq blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Muir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuvaqirq is defending well for now.
Nuvaqirq struggles to land a body shot inside as Muir controls his hands.
Muir looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuvaqirq's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muir keeps control of Nuvaqirq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nuvaqirq doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muir tries to land a knee to the head but Nuvaqirq blocks with his arms.
Muir prevents Nuvaqirq from breaking the clinch.
Nuvaqirq wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Nuvaqirq pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nuvaqirq takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Muir scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muir.
Nuvaqirq lands a jab.
Muir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
A slow jab from Nuvaqirq misses its intended target.
Muir closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nuvaqirq counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Douglas Muir has been cut.#CL#
Muir clinches up with Nuvaqirq and pushes him back against the cage.
Muir tries a knee to the head but Nuvaqirq blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Muir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Muir looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Muir gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Muir misses with an elbow over the top.
Nuvaqirq prevents a body shot from Muir.
Muir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuvaqirq's elbow.
Muir throws a head punch that misses.
Nuvaqirq avoiding damage as Muir throws knees to the body.
Nuvaqirq tries to circle away but Muir has him pinned against the cage.
Muir misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Muir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nuvaqirq's efforts to push away.
Nuvaqirq avoiding damage as Muir throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Nuvaqirq escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuvaqirq circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Muir has closed the distance and engaged Nuvaqirq in a clinch.
Muir has a couple of punches blocked by Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq tries to break free but Muir pushes him back against the cage.
Muir looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nuvaqirq.
#BC2#
Nuvaqirq breaks from the clinch.
Muir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muir misses with a head kick.
Nuvaqirq avoids the head kick by Muir.
Nuvaqirq unleashes a big counter combination but Muir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nuvaqirq falls off balance throwing a combination
and Muir counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Muir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Muir's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Nuvaqirq.
Muir throws a sloppy head kick and Nuvaqirq moves out of range easily.
Nuvaqirq throws a low kick but it's checked well by Muir.
Douglas Muir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nuvaqirq misses with a low kick.
Nuvaqirq takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuvaqirq throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nuvaqirq keeps the fight on the outside.
Nuvaqirq looks to score with a jab to the body but Muir is just out of range.
Nuvaqirq connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuvaqirq misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Nuvaqirq has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muir.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch but Muir keeps him there for the moment.
Nuvaqirq is breathing heavily.
Muir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nuvaqirq's efforts to push away.#T1#
Nuvaqirq blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nuvaqirq blocks an elbow strike.
Muir keeps control of Nuvaqirq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nuvaqirq blocks a body shot from Muir.
Nuvaqirq on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nuvaqirq on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muir.
Nuvaqirq tries to circle away but Muir has him pinned against the cage.
Muir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muir can't find room to land a body shot as Nuvaqirq controls the action.
Muir lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muir tries to land knees in the clinch but Nuvaqirq avoids the damage to the body.
Muir tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muir lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Muir prevents a body shot from Nuvaqirq.
Nuvaqirq blocks an elbow strike.
Nuvaqirq blocks an elbow strike.
Nuvaqirq blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuvaqirq tries to break the clinch but Muir is controlling the position.
Muir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Nuvaqirq to work.
Muir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nuvaqirq.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muir keeps control of Nuvaqirq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muir looking to throw knees to the head but Nuvaqirq is blocking nicely.
Muir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuvaqirq prevents a body shot from Muir.
Muir looking to throw knees to the head but Nuvaqirq is blocking nicely.
Muir using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nuvaqirq has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muir with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
Nuvaqirq can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Nuvaqirq breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Nuvaqirq, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muir misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuvaqirq tries to bum rush Muir with a series of wild strikes but Muir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muir wants to clinch.
No joy there for Nuvaqirq, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nuvaqirq throws a hook to the side of Muir's head but Muir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nuvaqirq rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nuvaqirq just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMuir.#CL#
Muir has Nuvaqirq up against the cage in a clinch.
Muir lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuvaqirq backwards. #T4#
Muir missing with knees to the body.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Muir lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nuvaqirq.
Nice body punch from Muir - that landed with a thud.
Muir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuvaqirq is defending well for now.
Muir tries a knee to the head but Nuvaqirq blocks it.
Nuvaqirq is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Muir missing with knees to the body.
Muir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nuvaqirq managing to block the knees to the body from Muir.
Nuvaqirq is trying to break the clinch but Muir is controlling him.
Nuvaqirq tries to circle away but Muir has him pinned against the cage.
Muir missing with knees to the body.
Nuvaqirq is trying to break the clinch but Muir has him pressed against the cage.
Muir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Muir dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Muir's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Muir throws a head kick that Nuvaqirq semi-blocks.
Muir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuvaqirq dodges the punch combination from Muir.
Nuvaqirq avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nuvaqirq rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nuvaqirq misses with a jab, cross combination.
Muir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muir.
A head kick misses from Muir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir throws a sloppy head kick and Nuvaqirq moves out of range easily.
Muir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuvaqirq can do to turn this around?
Nuvaqirq looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nuvaqirq takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Muir misses with the combination.
#T1#
No joy there for Nuvaqirq, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muir throws a big counter combination but Nuvaqirq scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Muir lands with a slapping head kick.
Nuvaqirq looks to land a combination but Muir avoids it well.
Muir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Muir throws a nice head kick!
Nuvaqirq misses with a shot to the body
and Muir counters with a two punch combo.
Muir misses with the combination.
Nuvaqirq avoids the head kick by Muir.
Nuvaqirq looks to land a combination but Muir avoids it well.
A head kick from Muir lands but Nuvaqirq takes it in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Muir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nuvaqirq connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muir scrambles back to his feet.
Nuvaqirq throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Muir dodges the punch combination from Nuvaqirq.
Muir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nuvaqirq takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nuvaqirq fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Muir wants to clinch up but Nuvaqirq keeps it at a distance.
Nuvaqirq is looking for the big counter here.
Nuvaqirq is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Muir throws a head kick that misses
and Nuvaqirq counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nuvaqirq throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Muir makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nuvaqirq throws a body punch but Muir moves out of range.
Douglas Muir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nuvaqirq swats away the attempt to clinch by Muir.
Nuvaqirq throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muir looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nuvaqirq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
A punch combination from Nuvaqirq misses.
Muir lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nuvaqirq has had enough of the clinch but Muir keeps him there for the moment.
Nuvaqirq is trying to force a seperation but Muir has the dominant position.
Muir is leaning against Nuvaqirq and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muir tries a knee to the head but Nuvaqirq blocks it.
Muir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muir throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nuvaqirq has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Muir is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nuvaqirq is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muir pushes off an throws an elbow but Nuvaqirq leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nuvaqirq avoiding damage as Muir throws knees to the body.
Muir lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Muir fails to land. #T4#
Muir throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nuvaqirq takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuvaqirq's elbow.
Muir struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuvaqirq controls his hands.
Nuvaqirq is trying to break the clinch but Muir has him pressed against the cage.
Muir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nuvaqirq is stalling here.
Muir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muir keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nuvaqirq's efforts to push away.
Nuvaqirq is trying to push Muir away but Muir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nuvaqirq tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuvaqirq tries to break the clinch but Muir is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Muir.
Kajulik Nuvaqirq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuvaqirq wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Muir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muir, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Muir! |
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Event:
CFC 575
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Muir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oyelowo.
Muir slips under a jab.#CL#
Oyelowo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muir tries to land a knee to the head but Oyelowo blocks with his arms.
Muir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oyelowo gets through Muir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muir can't find room to land a body shot as Oyelowo controls the action.
The referee calls for Oyelowo to work.
#TD#
Oyelowo pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Muir wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Oyelowo's closed guard. He's half up but Oyelowo has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Oyelowo pivots and extends the arm, Muir falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Oyelowo! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Oyelowo!
Adrian Oyelowo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 573
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vega pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vega has Muir pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Muir content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vega being controlled against the cage.
Muir holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vega content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vega is struggling to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vega taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Vega showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vega has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Vega! |
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Event:
QŐ˝ick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Muir moves into the clinch.
Muir stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Muir slowing the pace effectively.
Muir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moses up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Muir's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Muir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Muir.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Douglas Muir.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moses stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moses has Muir pressed against the cage.
Muir is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muir will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moses up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Muir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muir has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 9:10
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 9:10
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Muir! |
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